01 v. t. To reprove or reprimand with a view of restraining, checking, or preventing; to make charge of fault against; to disapprove of; to chide; t…
imp. & p. p.
Reprehended; p. pr. & vb. n.
Reprehending
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To reprove or reprimand with a view of restraining, checking, or preventing; to make charge of fault against; to disapprove of; to chide; to blame; to censure.“Aristippus being reprehended of luxury by one that was not rich, for that he gave six crowns for a small fish.” — Bacon.“Pardon me for reprehending thee.” — Shak.“In which satire human vices, ignorance, and errors . . . are severely reprehended.” — Dryden.“I nor advise nor reprehend the choice.” — J. Philips.